InterContinental Hotel

(formerly The Ritz-Carlton and The Alameda Plaza Hotels)

401 Ward Parkway

Kansas City, MO

From the North: Take I-35 South or I-29 South to I-35 South to Kansas City, Missouri, to Southwest Trafficway, exit number 1A, on the left. Follow Southwest Trafficway south for approximately 3 miles to the Country Club Plaza area. At the light (just past 45th Street), turn left onto 47th Street. Go to the second light and turn right on Broadway (onto the bridge). Cross Brush Creek and proceed straight through the traffic light. On your right will be a statue of a lady and three cherubs (hotel property.) Half way up the hill, turn right into hotel entrance (Lobby Level.)

From the East or the West: Follow I-70 to downtown Kansas City and merge onto I-35 South. Once on I-35 South, follow directions from the North (above.)

From the South on I-35: Follow I-35 North towards Kansas City. Take the Shawnee Mission Parkway Exit, Highway 56, heading East. Follow Shawnee Mission Parkway east for about 10-15 minutes. As you enter the Country Club Plaza area, stay on Shawnee Mission Parkway as it crosses Brush Creek and intersects with Ward Parkway. Once you are on Ward Parkway, move to the right lane. The second light is at Wornall Road, turn right. A statue of a lady with three cherubs will be on your right (immediately after your turn). Half way up the hill, turn right into hotel entrance (Lobby Level.)

From Highway 71: Follow Highway 71 (north or south bound) and exit at Swope Parkway. Turn west on Swope Parkway, which becomes Volker Boulevard, which becomes Ward Parkway. At intersection with Wornall Road (where bridge goes over Brush Creek) turn left (away from the bridge.) A statue of a lady with three cherubs will be on your right (immediately after your turn). This is the hotel property. Half way up the hill, turn right into hotel entrance (Lobby Level.)